Addressing vaccination myths during prenatal visits During pregnancy, expectant parents spend countless hours sifting through online resources to make the "right" medical choices for their baby. In addition to decorating a nursery and playing baby shower games, pregnant women ... Aug 15, 2018 1 0
Research reveals that what we see is not always what we get Researchers are helping to explain why some people anticipate and react to fast-moving objects much quicker than others. Aug 15, 2018 1 67
Self-control develops gradually in adolescent brain Different parts of the brain mature at different times, which may help to explain impulsive behaviors in adolescence, suggest researchers from Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh. Aug 15, 2018 0 1049
Three scientists share $500,000 prize for work on cancer therapy Tumors once considered untreatable have disappeared and people previously given months to live are surviving for decades thanks to new therapies emerging from the work of three scientists chosen to receive a $500,000 medical ... Aug 15, 2018 0 175
Wearing an ill-fitting bra isn't just uncomfortable, it's bad for your health Wearing the wrong size bra is not only uncomfortable, it can cause a range of health problems. Research has shown that a lack of breast support often leads to breast pain, which is reported by 50% of women. An ill-fitting ... Aug 15, 2018 0 4
Why is anaemia still affecting women? Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, affecting both low- and high-income countries. Although it is an easy problem to fix, it remains unfixed. Aug 15, 2018 0 3
Resistance training and exercise motivation go hand-in-hand A recent study conducted in the University of Jyväskylä suggests that resistance training improves exercise motivation and contributes to making exercise planning among older adults. Exercise motivation and exercise self-efficacy ... Aug 15, 2018 0 8
Ovarian cancer cells hoard iron to fuel growth An unexpected link between iron and fatty acids may be juicing the metabolism of ovarian cancer cells, report UConn Health researchers in the July 1 issue of OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology. The findings could suggest ... Aug 15, 2018 0 6
How to find the right words to talk about pregnancy loss Pregnancy loss can be an isolating experience for women and their families. The grief experienced may be intense, but the feelings of the bereaved may not be recognised – even by close friends and relatives – because ... Aug 15, 2018 0 0
Male tobacco smokers have brain-wide reduction of CB1 receptors Chronic, frequent tobacco smokers have a decreased number of cannabinoid CB1 receptors, the "pot receptor", when compared with non-smokers, reports a study in Biological Psychiatry. Aug 15, 2018 0 1235